根據牛肉的等級和切割來(lái)選購牛肉。優(yōu)質(zhì)的牛肉一般帶有良好的紋理（脂肪斑紋）--紋理越多的牛肉，越鮮嫩多汁。牛肉等級是按牛的年齡、紋理數、肉色和質(zhì)地來(lái)劃分的。那么，牛肉的英文怎么說(shuō)呢? ?

? When buying beef,consider its grading and cut. Also,buy beef with good marbling（flecks of fat）—the more marbling there is,the more moist and tender the beef will be.Beef is graded according to the animal's age,the amount of marbling in the cut,and the beef's color and texture. ? Most often,you'll find three grades of beef when shopping： ? 當你購物時(shí)你會(huì )發(fā)現牛肉一般分為三個(gè)等級： ? Prime：The highest grade and the most expensive. In general,the most tender and flavorful beef falls under this category.Most beef from this grade end up at hotels and fancy restaurants.You can also find it at specialty butcher shops. ? 上等牛肉：*等級和最貴的牛肉。一般而言，這等級的牛肉最鮮嫩、最美味。這等級的牛肉一般供應酒店和豪華餐廳。在一些專(zhuān)業(yè)肉鋪你也能買(mǎi)到。 ? Choice：The second tier of beef grading,leaner than prime. This is what you'll find most often at the supermarket. ? 優(yōu)選等級牛肉：這是第二等級牛肉，比*個(gè)等級更精瘦。這個(gè)等級的牛肉大多數超市均有售。 ? Select：Best for stewing and braising. You'll find this in supermarkets. ? 精選等級牛肉：燉牛肉和燒牛肉的好材料。超市均有售。 ? The more tender cuts of beef include steaks such as porterhouse,sirloin,shell,New York strip,Delmonico and filet mignon-as well as roasts such as rib,rib eye and tenderloin. Tender meats are usually cooked by the dry heat methods of roasting,broiling,grilling and sautéing. ? 最鮮嫩的牛肉包括牛排，比如腰肉牛排、牛里脊肉、去皮牛肉、紐約牛排、德蒙尼克牛排和牛肉卷，還包括烤牛肉，比如肋排、肋眼牛排、里脊肉。鮮嫩牛肉一般用火炙烤、焙燒、燒烤和爆炒。 ? Look beyond ratings to judge meat. Meat should look bright red,never dull or gray.Excess juice in the package may indicate that the meat has been previously frozen and thawed-don't purchase it. ? 除了看等級，牛肉還可通過(guò)觀(guān)察外表來(lái)判斷其質(zhì)量?jì)?yōu)劣。好的牛肉看起來(lái)是鮮紅色的，而非暗色或灰色的。肉里滲出水的，表明牛肉經(jīng)過(guò)冷凍或者解凍，謹慎購買(mǎi)。 ?